2020 Ohio Revised Code
Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure
Chapter 2917 | Offenses Against the Public Peace
Section 2917.12 | Disturbing a Lawful Meeting.

Effective: January 1, 1974

Latest Legislation: House Bill 511 - 109th General Assembly

(A) No person, with purpose to prevent or disrupt a lawful meeting, procession, or gathering, shall do either of the following:

(1) Do any act which obstructs or interferes with the due conduct of such meeting, procession, or gathering;

(2) Make any utterance, gesture, or display which outrages the sensibilities of the group.

(B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of disturbing a lawful meeting, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.

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